In the midst of what I called my “50k Obsession” a couple of years ago, I ran the Elk-Kings Trails 50k. This was one of the most scenic of the six 50ks I did in two years, and the fact that it was hosted by Go Beyond Racing only made it that much better. I’ll never forget the thrill of each and every aide station, as the volunteers never failed to make me feel like…
Get Excited! This year, Go Beyond Racing’s 2018 Elk-Kings Trail Races has a new distance option in addition to the 25k and the 50k. This year, there’s a Mountain Marathon (actually 27.5 miles) and it will be as challenging and scenic as the other two. All three of these races, which trek through the Tillamook State Forest, will be on Saturday, October 13th, 2018. The Marathon and 25k race participants will need to take a…
As my miles start to increase and my fitness level goes up (the benefits of dry summers), I am starting to think more and more about putting in work for an ultramarathon. There are so many great locations in Oregon to run one, and one that is super intriguing is Go Beyond Racing‘s Elk-Kings 25k & 50k – a jaunt on single track trails through the Tillamook State Forest. Most of us are familiar with the ultras…
There’s been some talk lately of the Portland Marathon and Half Marathon potentially having to change their course or even cancel their 2017 race. Whether or not that happens – and we hope it doesn’t – it’s always good to know about other marathons and half marathons running around the same time so you can see your options. This is the second of three posts giving you some options for fall half and full marathons.…
